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I really like this

December 17, 2013
I really like this

I really like this, even though it’s dark. But it’s dark because of the dark brown wall in the background, but I think she still stands out against it. It was shot in good light so ISO 400, f/5 1/250.

 

 

By Siobhan
I live in the beautiful hills of Perth with my husband and three year old daughter. I have degrees in history and law but am staying home for a few years to raise my gorgeous little girl. I love creative pursuits, be it creative play with my three year old, sewing, or my new passion - photography. I've owned a DSLR for about 6 years but have only just started to really explore it's capabilities (and mine!).

3 Comments

  1. robyn December 17, 2013, 11:24 am

    Well done Siobhan. Very nicely exposed. Good use of the rule of thirds. No “cheese” to be seen! And you’ve nailed the focus – the focus falls on the eye closest to the camera/viewer. All in all, a very nice image. I look forward to seeing more from you.

  2. Siobhan December 17, 2013, 1:25 pm

    Thanks Robyn. I cropped it down a bit on your advice to get her eyes a bit closer to that top third and it works well. My little digger 😉

  3. Sally-Ann December 17, 2013, 1:55 pm

    Hi Siobhan, I’m new to this course and just starting to read through the first lesson. I love this photo. I agree with you that it doesn’t matter that the wall is dark behind your daughter. This really makes her stand out.

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